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CPS CEO Martinez Appears At School Event A Day Before Board May Decide On His Fate
Despite his job being on the line, it was business as usual Thursday for Chicago Public Schools Chief Executive Officer Pedro Martinez.
December 20, 2024
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Despite his job being on the line, it was business as usual Thursday for Chicago Public Schools Chief Executive Officer Pedro Martinez.
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Martinez was at Luther Burbank Elementary, 2035 N. Mobile Ave., as the Special Olympics recognized the school for excellence in inclusive sports programming.
Burbank became the third Chicago public school to be named a National Unified Champion School by the Special Olympics. To earn the distinction, schools need to prove they are committed to providing inclusive sports for students with and without disabilities.
